Berkshire Athenaeum Drop in Genealogy Assistance| 04:01PM / Wednesday, September 04, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, announces Drop in Genealogy Assistance on Thursday mornings, 9:30 -12 noon. Genealogist and Researcher Sandi Jarvis will be available in the Local History Department to assist with family history. Individuals who need guidance on how to get started as well as those whose have hit a dead end in tracing their family tree are invited to stop in. The Athenaeum provides free in library access to Ancestry, the premier online genealogy resource. Additional sources include files and indices provided by the Berkshire Family History Association and historic maps, city directories, and local high >> Read More |
Berkshire Organizations Awarded Tourism Grants| 08:16AM / Thursday, August 29, 2024 | |
BOSTON—The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $5.9 million in grants to 61 cultural and tourism projects through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's Destination Development Capital (DDC) grant program, which supports projects that expand, construct, restore, or renovate Massachusetts tourism destinations and attractions. "Massachusetts is a world-class destination thanks to our rich culture and iconic landmarks," said Governor Maura Healey. "With these grants, we are supporting small businesses, driving job creation, and investing in local and regional economies across the state. Many of the destinations we are supporting with these grants >> Read More |
St. George Greek Fest| 04:00PM / Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The St. George Greek Orthodox Church of the Berkshires will host its annual Greek Fest on Aug. 17 and 18. This year's festival will be held indoors at the Hillcrest Academy, located at 400 Columbus Avenue Extension in Pittsfield. The event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free, and the festival will feature Greek music, dancers, and a variety of traditional Greek foods including pastitsio, souvlaki, gyros, spanakopita, and Greek pastries. The festival will proceed rain or shine, with all activities taking place indoors. Free parking is available. For more information >> Read More |
Pittsfield High School English Teacher Releases New AlbumBy Sabrina Damms, iBerkshires Staff
05:41PM / Saturday, August 10, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For Jim Reynolds, music is far more than just a hobby — it is a powerful instrument for personal growth, healing, and connection. The name of his latest album, "Nothing Left to Borrow," captures his collaboration with local musicians, inspiration from popular artists and musical styles and his own experiences. Reynolds has been an English teacher at Pittsfield High School for nearly 20 years and his students have also influenced some of his music through their writing and conversations with him. "The songs in this album actually are inspired by various people. Some of them >> Read More |
Pom Pom Gnome Making Workshop| 08:00AM / Thursday, August 01, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church closes its "Summer Camp Crafts" series in The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church. On Aug. 6, from 5:15 to 6:30 PM, local craft enthusiast Barb Landry will guide attendees through the creation of Pom Pom Gnome making. This workshop is free and open to all ages. >> Read More |
'Moby-Dick' Read-a-thon | 11:21AM / Monday, July 29, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society's annual Moby-Dick Read-a-Thon will begin Thursday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m., continuing daily until the book is finished. Participants will read aloud for 15 minutes with the next participant picking up where the prior reader left off. The event is held at Melville's historic home Arrowhead where the novel was written. Advanced sign up is required by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org. Participation is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. The annual event commemorates Melville's birthday August 1, 1819. On Aug. 4 beginning at 9 a.m., hikers are invited to celebrate the day >> Read More |
Melville Symposium | 04:09PM / Sunday, July 28, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society celebrates Herman Melville's birthday with a symposium exploring a variety of topics including the Berkshires as inspiration, new research into primary sources, and Arrowhead as a source of inspiration for contemporary writers and performers. Lectures take place at the Berkshire Athenaeum (1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA) on Aug. 1 and are free and open to the public. A reception at Arrowhead (780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA) follows. 3-3:30 pm - John Dickson - Inspired by the Berkshires From his first visit to Pittsfield as a young boy, the Berkshires captivated Herman Melville. >> Read More |
Revolutionary War Re-enactment Returns to Old Sturbridge Village| 02:53PM / Saturday, July 27, 2024 | |
 STURBRIDGE, Mass. — Old Sturbridge Village is set to host "Redcoats and Rebels," one of New England's largest Revolutionary War re-enactments, on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4. The event promises a weekend of historical immersion, featuring nearly 600 costumed re-enactors from across the region portraying both soldiers and civilians from the Revolutionary War era. Guests will have the chance to witness dramatic re-enactments of historic battles and skirmishes between colonial and British troops, complete with cannon and musket demonstrations and cavalry displays. The event will also feature live fife and drum music and special presentations designed to >> Read More |
Eagles Community Band Concerts | 04:00PM / Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Eagles Community Band will perform a free concert on Tuesday, July 16, 7pm at The First Street Common in Pittsfield. Selections include a variety of marches, patriotic tunes, and other. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the music from the ensemble. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved inside to the First United Methodist Church, 55 Fenn Street in Pittsfield. Donations are gratefully accepted. Upcoming concerts: Wednesday July 24th 7pm: Eagles Concert Band - Dalton CRA (rain date Thursday July 25th) Sunday July 28th 3pm: Eagles Concert Band - Adams Visitor Center Saturday >> Read More |
BCHS Presents 'Poor Herman'| 12:16PM / Monday, July 22, 2024 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire County Historical Society will present "Poor Herman," by playwright Elizabeth Doss, Herman Melville's great-great-great granddaughter. According to a press release: Poor Herman unearths the life of Herman Melville, who arguably wrote America's best and worst novels back-to-back in 1850 and 1851. The production considers what compelled Melville, struggling to salvage his declining reputation while trying to feed a growing family, to write a virtually unreadable book, Pierre or the Ambiguities, in the aftermath of Moby Dick's initial failure with critics and readers. The play gives voice to the >> Read More |
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